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THE MESSY MAGIC ADVENTURE

Wellington, Invercargill, Nelson, Wanaka

18/04/2017 - 20/07/2024

"A Rollicking a celebration of clowning, slapstick and magic..

"Subversive thrill in magical messiness..

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Pooh Bear Live

Dunedin, Invercargill, Oamaru, Southland

16/03/2024 - 24/03/2024

"“There was a polar bear and she was wearing a tutu”..

THE MĀORI SIDESTEPS

Wellington, Havelock North, Nelson, Invercargill, Kerikeri, Palmerston North

15/06/2017 - 09/06/2021

"Highlighting inequity through comedy..

"An amazing show – a must see..

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The Ryman Healthcare season of The Sleeping Beauty

Palmerston North, Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland, Invercargill, Napier

29/10/2020 - 06/12/2020

"An evening at the ballet..

"A ballet with lockdown at its centre..

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THE DAYLIGHT ATHEIST

Dunedin, Wellington, Invercargill

21/07/2020 - 07/08/2020

"A rich and engrossing experience..

"Beautifully crafted writing and performance..

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THE ROAD THAT WASN'T THERE

Wellington, Auckland, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Nelson, Wairarapa, Tauranga, Hawea, Invercargill

12/02/2013 - 01/08/2020

"Magical storytelling with one problematic element..

"Combines all the very best parts of theatre and storytelling..

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THE SOUTH AFREAKINS

Edinburgh, Scotland, Napier, Invercargill, Nelson, South Waikato

04/08/2016 - 01/11/2019

"Brilliant observational storytelling..

"Humour, truth, darkness and familiarity..

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THE BOOKBINDER

Wellington, Dunedin, Nelson, Hamilton, Wanaka, Tauranga, Wairarapa, Christchurch, Invercargill, Edinburgh, Scotland, Gisborne

19/02/2014 - 10/10/2019

"Intrinsic magic mesmerises..

"Makes you see the world with fresh eyes..

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THE DUNSTAN CREEK HAUNTING

Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Auckland, Nelson, Wellington

16/04/2016 - 20/07/2019

"Kiwi ghost story with an eerie twist gets audience jumping..

"Entertainingly chill..

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SHOT BRO – Confessions of a Depressed Bullet

Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Kaikohe, Wairarapa, Dunedin, Invercargill

09/06/2016 - 09/05/2019

"Confronting and hard but also a safe space in which to explore the ugly realities of mental health..

"Funny, powerful, demanding..

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